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Issue #12

Pacemaker and ICD implantation is growing all over the world. The more leads
are implanted; the more problems are present with infected leads. Sometimes it is
lifesaving and mandatory to extract an infected lead from the heart.

Therefore, lead extraction techniques and equipment have been developed by COOK
MEDICAL Company. Using the newest lead extraction tool (Evolution®) made it possible
for the team of Cardiologists and Cardiothoracic surgeons to extract ancient leads.

In this issue you will find indications, tools and techniques of lead extraction
including a video tapped case.